1996 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 12%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the suspension of the 1996 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, 12% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While merging into the interstate right front lower ball joint snapped off from the a- frame. Vehicle was towed to a repair shop. Mechanic determined that the problem was due to no lubrication/grease between the seating of the ball joints.”
NHTSA complaint #10081780, filed 2004-07, 104,000 miles“Recall #750 front lower control arm ball joint alleged repaired 02-10-98. This is a new (10-08-09) recall. Due to my vehicle was at the dealer, it was asked if the numbers of the ball joints and control arms numbers could be checked to see if original Chrysler or aftermarket quality parts were used. Though this is a serious safety issue, loss of steering, the service advisor advised I'd need to check the original repair order (02-10-98). The original owner is deceased. …”
NHTSA complaint #10294207, filed 2009-12“The consumer lost control and spun for no apparent reason and crashed in an imbankment, possibly the lower and upper control arm failure. Also consumer was injured.”
NHTSA complaint #566159, filed 2002-06Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 5% |
| 2004 | 10 | 16% |
| 2003 | 5 | 21% |
| 2002 | 16 | 13% |
| 2001 | 7 | 6% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 10 | 11% |
| 1998 | 9 | 17% |
| 1997 | 8 | 10% |
| 1996 | 8 | 12% |
Other parts of the 1996 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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